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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,486.03, 58,629.96 and 23,622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,486.03, 58,629.96 and 23,622.75 is: 32,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,486.03 : 58,629.96 = 23,622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,486.03/58,629.96 = 23,622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,486.03x = 58,629.96 × 23,622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,486.03x = 1,385,000,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,000,887.59/42,486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,598.97

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